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Hey there! I'm Amanda, a Michigan native living in San Diego, CA. Here to serve and tell stories of love and relationships. Passionate about kombucha, Patagonia, and camping in my car. For daily posts, check out my Instagram below. So excited that you're here! -->

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vinh + anaroaming the farmers market together.fresh flowers and handmade soap.cuddling in the park and kissing under bridges.

these two lived in pasadena together for a while and recently moved up to the bay area for work. they still feel like pasadena is home and wanted to do their engagement photos there and i was all for it. i love shooting in places that people feel is home to them.

christy + eldon.big bear.santa monica.driving through mountains.watching the sunset.ending the night eating delicious fish together.these two came all the way from hong kong to do their engagement photos and i couldn't be more honored that they picked me.you guys are so special, congrats on your wedding in hong kong!

A few months spent in the camper, fixing leaky windows in the storm. Listening to baby Swan's heartbeat every day. Playing dorky games at the picnic table. Eating frozen gluten free donuts from Vons. Dipping their toes in the campground's hot tub. Taking their dog, Charlie, for sunset walks through the neighborhood.

Amanda and Nate are two of my best friends. When they told me they were going to come to San Diego for a few months and live in their camper, I was stoked. It's been so great spending this time with them, especially with Swan on the way. They head back to Joshua Tree today and I'm hoping the next time we see them, Amanda's belly will be twice this size. Love you guys!

many times throughout our day together, kevin would just start dancing with grace and spinning her around. it was one of the sweetest things i have ever seen. dancing is so timeless and carefree and full of joy, just like these two. i'm so happy my path crossed with these two because they are just some of the kindest people you could ever meet.

i met these two a few minutes before we started shooting and by the end, they were inviting me to dinner at their house and shouting "WE LIKE YOU!" as they walked away from my car. sooooo, yeah, i like them.